Making inferences, predictions, or drawing conclusions

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What is an inference?

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Using TEXT CLUES and what you ALREADY KNOW to come up with an idea.

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What can we infer if Caitlin chose Jason last?

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Jason is not a good player.

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What is a prediction?

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A guess about what will happen next based on clues.

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What does it mean to draw a conclusion?

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To make a decision or judgment based on evidence.

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If you see dark clouds, what can you predict?

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It might rain soon.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The most important point or message the author wants to convey.

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What can we infer about Hugo's feelings towards the automaton?

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Hugo wants to fix the automaton because it is all that is left of his father.

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If a character is sad in a story, what can you infer about their situation?

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They might be facing a problem or loss.

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What is a clue in a story?

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A piece of information that helps you understand the plot or characters.

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How can you use context clues to understand a new word?

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Look at the words and sentences around it for hints.